Love the River’ partners invite you to join the campaign over the summer holidays 2011/12. Volunteers are needed at busy boat ramps to raise awareness of the iconic Hawkesbury River.

What is ’Love the River’?

‘Love the River’ is a community-based litter reduction & river awareness campaign that targets recreational boat users on the Hawkesbury River. Its key messages are “keep it clean” and “watch your wash”. Hawkesbury Nepean Catchment Management Authority, Hornsby, Gosford and Pittwater Councils, National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Community Environment Network have joined with local businesses and community groups to spread these simple messages about caring for the river. Volunteers and extra waste services will be at boat ramps over the summer holidays to help river-lovers keep it clean.

What’s involved?

Volunteering is easy! All you need to do assist at 2 mornings over the 2011/2012 school holidays to:

• tell people about the ‘Love the River’ campaign
• hand out ‘Love the River’ biodegradable rubbish bags & bumper stickers  
• invite boaters to help keep the river clean

Which boat ramps can I attend?

Volunteers are needed for boat ramps at:

• Parsley Bay Boat Ramp - Mon 26th & Tuesday 27th December 2011
• Mooney Mooney Boat Ramp -  Mon 2nd & Tues 3rd Jan 2012
• Patonga Boat Ramp Mon - Sat 7th & Sun 8th Jan 2012
• Appletree Bay Boat Ramp - Sat 14th & Sun 15th Jan 2012 
• Akuna Bay Boat Ramp - Sat 21st & Sun 22nd Jan 2012
• Rowland Reserve at Bayview - Thurs 26th & Fri 27th Jan 2012

How to get your name on the Roster: 

• Choose the location /days you would like to volunteer (see above )
• Choose the shifts you would like to work: - 6-8am - 8-10am - 10am-12pm
• Email your name, phone number and the above details to: waterwatch@cen.org.au or ph (02) 43494757.
• We will confirm your shift on the roster - or suggest alternatives.

What’s in it for me?

• Feel good doing your bit raising community awareness of the river!
• A free volunteer ‘Love the River’ T-shirt
• An invite to the campaign launch
• A free end of campaign celebration and BBQ

What will be provided?

• An induction briefing & information kit that outline the project & arrangements for volunteer shifts, safety & messages for the community  
• volunteer T-shirts
• ’Love the River’ handouts—rubbish bags & bumper stickers

What will I need to bring?

•  A smiling face
• Sun protection—hat, sunscreen & sunglasses
• Sturdy shoes
• Water & refreshments

When and where will the inductions be held?

An induction briefing will be held on Wednesday 11th January 2012 in the Pittwater area:

• Mona Vale Memorial Hall, 6pm—7:300pm  

Refreshments provided.

For more information:

Download: Volunteer Sign On Activity Sheet , CEN Job Safety Analysis
 

 Contact:  Community Environment Network on (02) 43494757 or email waterwatch@cen.org.au